Water Superintendent Resume Example City Of Newburgh

WATER SUPERINTENDENT

Summary

A highly motivated, results-focused Water Superintendent with over twenty years experience in the water, waste water treatment and water distribution industry. Possess strong leadership and successful team building capabilities with technical, communication, presentation, and customer service skills. Resourceful problem solver with proven ability to bring quick resolutions to challenging situations as well as building lasting relationships with customers, local, state, and federal officials.

Highlights

Enhancing organizational efficiencies and operations using technical and interpersonal skills.
Performing data entry, report preparation, budgets, and organizational tasks for multiple departments.
Knowledgeable in computer operations, applications, and operating systems.
Assisted in the implementation of programs including Water Conservation, Emergency Response Procedures, Vulnerability Assessment and Cross Connection Control to ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations.

Coordinating materials for review with management and implementing needed procedures.
Attend regular and special board meetings for multiple water districts.
Recognized by the Town of Yorktown for outstanding job performance, reliability, multi-task skills, efficiency, accuracy, speed, and timely completion of all assignments.
Responsible for the operation side of the Northern Westchester Joint Water Works which includes the Montrose Water District, Catskill and Amawalk Water treatment plants.
Incident Command System trained; ICS: 100,700,200, and 300

Experience

City of NewburghJanuary 2010 to CurrentWater Superintendent
Newburgh, NY

Responsible for the budgeting, scheduling, planning, inspecting and directing the maintenance, operation, business and personnel activities of the municipal water supply, treatment and distribution systems.

Responsible for the financial operation of all water department utilities.
Supervise the overall operation of the water treatment plant facility.
Supervise the operation of the water collection and supply system.
Directs the maintenance of the water supply, treatment and distribution systems.
Coordinates water department activities with the work of other city departments, bureaus and regulatory agencies.
Plans for future water supply and distribution system extensions taking into consideration population increases and shifts, changing industrial conditions and fire protections.
Supervises new water related construction.
General supervision is exercised over the activities of all subordinate water department employees.

US ARMY NATIONAL GUARDJanuary 2007 to CurrentSpecialist Utility Repairer
Poughkeepsie, NY

Duties include working on all environmental control units for army vehicles and equipment.
Work closely with vehicle mechanics, maintaining all military vehicles and equipment.
Combat lifesaver qualified.

Northern Westchester Joint Water WorksJanuary 2001 to January 2010Water Service Superintendent
NY

Under the general direction of the Northern Westchester Joint Water Works, Water Board, the Water Service Superintendent is responsible for the overall administration and management of the member's water distribution systems and various operations.
Primarily responsible for the planning, development and implementation of long range goals.
The efficient allocation and use of the Joint Water Works resources.
Assist in the preparation and management of the budget for the Joint Water Works, Yorktown, and Montrose water districts business operations.
Department Head for Yorktown and Montrose Water Districts and the implementation and establishment of administrative policies and procedures for these districts.
Both direct and indirect supervision is exercised over a large number of professional, clerical, and union labor class employees.
Well developed management skills which utilize all assets and resources available; maximizing employee productivity and performance to achieve goals and objectives.
Promoted within.

Aquarion Management ServicesJanuary 1997 to January 2001Shift Operator / Technician
Millwood, New York

Performed all daily water plant operations, lab testing, sampling, and plant problem resolutions.
Operated and adjusted controls on equipment to purify water, and process and dispose of sewage.
Recorded operational data, personnel attendance, and meter and gauge readings to determine load requirements and detect malfunctions.
Examined and tested malfunctioning equipment to determine defects using blueprints and electrical measuring instruments.
Performed maintenance and repair on all water and waste water equipment including HVAC and water service systems.
Implemented a cross connection control program, and provided mechanical and cross connection services.
Streamlined plant operations, identified more productive methods to achieve top performance.
Met with customers on a one on- one basis to resolve complaints and to respond to emergencies.

Smiley Brothers, IncJanuary 1995 to January 1997Senior Boiler and Water Plant Operator
New Paltz, New York

Department Head for the Mohonk hotel-resort Powerhouse.
Responsible for the operation, repair, and maintenance of all mechanical systems within the Powerhouse and Water Plant, as well as repair and maintenance of all auxiliary water, steam, and distribution systems.
Full responsibility for the maintenance and repair of all buildings systems including heat, hot and cold water distribution systems.
Fabrication and repair work of iron and steel.
Maintenance and repair of all oil and water pumps, oil and water tanks and heaters, piping, valves, and controls.
Responsible for the maintenance of all ponds, wells, lakes, and the reservoir.
Responsible for the supervision of the boiler/water plant operators.
Met all regulatory requirements for the Local and State Health Department, DEP, and EPA.
Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot and repair existing systems and equipment.
Recommended measures, such as procedural changes, service manuals revisions, and equipment purchases to improve work performance and minimize operational costs.

MHPC, IncJanuary 1993 to January 1997Water Treatment Plant Operator llA
Millwood, New York

Responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of the Millwood and New Paltz Water Treatment Plants.
Responsible for the daily, quarterly, and yearly sampling and lab tests.
Performed maintenance and repair of all water plant equipment.
Customer relations, regarding complaints and emergencies.
Responsible for all record keeping.
Met all regulatory criteria, local and state Health Department, DEP, and EPA.
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and solve problems effectively, and make informed decisions.
Dealt one-on-one with customers to resolve complaints.

Smiley Brothers, IncJanuary 1989 to January 1993Powerhouse Mechanic
New Paltz, New York

Responsible for all repair and maintenance of electrical and mechanical systems within the Powerhouse and all auxiliary water systems.
Full responsibility for the maintenance and repair of all building systems including heat, hot and cold water, and the distribution system.
Maintenance and repair of all boiler and water plant systems.
Maintain and repair valves, piping, pumps, hydrants, tanks, and controls.
Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair existing or new systems and equipment including electrical.
Fabricated parts such as stacks, uptakes, and chutes, to adapt to pressure vessels, such as boilers, tanks, and vats.
Instrumental in fitting valves, couplings, and assemblies to tanks, pumps, and systems using hand and power tools.

US NAVY Little Creek Amfib BaseJanuary 1986 to January 1989Electricians Mate Third Class
VA

Trained as an electrician aboard the USS Manitowic LST 1180.
Responsible for the maintenance and repair of all electrical switchgear, motors, generators, and electrical distribution systems.
Tested voltage, resistance, and phase angle in circuits using voltmeters, ohmmeters, and phase rotation indicators.
Installed and repaired wiring fixtures, and equipment for all electrical services aboard ship and in shipyard facilities following blueprints and wiring diagrams.
Remained at full readiness for casualty responses to electrical failures.
Supervised a crew of five personnel including training.
Responsible for all fire and damage control systems for my division.
Achieved outstanding performance reviews during my tour of duty aboard ship and shore commands.
Received an Honorable Discharge from the Navy.

Education

Westchester Community College2004Associate of Applied Science: Mechanical EngineeringValhalla, New York

Pursuing a Mechanical Engineering Degree

New England Water Works Association2001Certificate: Backflow Device Tester & Inspector for all New England StatesHartford, CT

Indiana State University2000Certificate: Management and Supervision for Working ProfessionalsTerre Haute, IN

Westchester County Dept of Health2000Certificate: New York IA Water Treatment Plant OperatorNew Rochelle, NY

Southern Tier Cross Connection School1996Certificate: New York State Backflow Device TesterBinghamton, NY

Orange County Community College1994Certificate: Grade D Water Distribution SystemsPort Ewen, NY

Ulster County BOCES1992Certificate: Welding Principles & PracticesPort Ewen, NY

Department of the Navy1990Certificate: Damage Control Trainer CourseAlbany, NY

Recruit Training Command1986Certificate: Fireman Apprentice Training CourseGreat Lakes, Illinois

Ulster County BOCES1986Diploma: ElectricianPort Ewen, New York

Onterora Central High School1986H.S., Diploma: Electrical, Construction & Maintenance Boiceville, New York

Career Achievements

Responsible for the operation of the Northern Westchester Joint Water Works. In charge of development and negotiation of contracts, cost controls, monitoring of contractual payments, contract accounting procedures, budgets, cost reporting, critical analysis and problem resolution. Project Manager for the installation of 7,200 new radio read water meters for the Town of Cortlandt. Liaison between the Northern Westchester Joint Water Works, the Town of Cortlandt and the contractor regarding the implementation of these meters. Acting Department Head for the Yorktown water department from 2004 to 2008. District Superintendent for the Montrose Water District, supervising twenty-one full time employees and indirectly supervising five employees. Responsible for hiring, training, assigning and scheduling work; appraising performances, salary recommendations, corrective and disciplinary actions. Spearheaded a cross connection control program for the Yorktown and Montrose water districts.Instrumental in planning and executing innovative strategies to achieve objectives for the infrastructure improvement. Use computer software including MS Excel, Word, Outlook, FrontPage, Visio, Powerpoint and SCADA system software.

Awards

Employee of the Month Award, Smiley Brothers, Inc., Mohonk Mountain House, 1996

Certificate of Appreciation, Westchester County Board of Legislators, Town of New Castle, 1999. Outstanding efforts during Hurricane Floyd

Leadership Award, Northern Westchester Joint Water Works, 2002

Professional Affiliations

American Water Works Association, 1992 - present

Hudson Valley Water Works Association, 1990 - present

New England Water Works Association, 1998 - 2004

Westchester Water Works Association, 2002 - 2010

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

City of Newburgh
US ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
Northern Westchester Joint Water Works
Aquarion Management Services
Smiley Brothers, Inc
MHPC, Inc
US NAVY Little Creek Amfib Base

School Attended

Westchester Community College
New England Water Works Association
Indiana State University
Westchester County Dept of Health
Southern Tier Cross Connection School
Orange County Community College
Ulster County BOCES
Department of the Navy
Recruit Training Command
Onterora Central High School

Job Titles Held:

Water Superintendent
Specialist Utility Repairer
Water Service Superintendent
Shift Operator / Technician
Senior Boiler and Water Plant Operator
Water Treatment Plant Operator llA
Powerhouse Mechanic
Electricians Mate Third Class

Degrees

Associate of Applied Science : Mechanical Engineering
Certificate : Backflow Device Tester & Inspector for all New England States
Certificate : Management and Supervision for Working Professionals
Certificate : New York IA Water Treatment Plant Operator
Certificate : New York State Backflow Device Tester
Certificate : Grade D Water Distribution Systems
Certificate : Welding Principles & Practices
Certificate : Damage Control Trainer Course
Certificate : Fireman Apprentice Training Course
Diploma : Electrician
H.S., Diploma : Electrical, Construction & Maintenance

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